Absolutely to-die-for recipe. I substituted garlic powder and taco seasoning rubbed in, in generous amounts, along with "TexJoy" brand Old West Mesquite Shake instead of the salt and pepper. After cooking for 1 hour per pound I sliced it rather thick and poured a cup of Jack Daniels Original #7 Recipe Barbeque Sauce mixed well with one cup of water over it and continued cooking for another hour. The juiciest, tenderest and most flavorful brisket I ever ate. Great recipe... thank you.